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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 190.13 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 190.13 and 98.57 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 190.13 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/190.13 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 190.13 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 18,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,740.16/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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