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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.91, 190.36 and 82.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.91, 190.36 and 82.67 is: 114.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.91 : 190.36 = 82.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.91/190.36 = 82.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.91x = 190.36 × 82.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.91x = 15,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,737.06/137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.11

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