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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 190.16 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 190.16 and 96.46 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 190.16 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/190.16 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 190.16 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 18,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,342.78/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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