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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 190.24 and 82.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 190.24 and 82.64 is: 113.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 190.24 = 82.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/190.24 = 82.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 190.24 × 82.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 15,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,721.43/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.99

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