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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 190.24 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 190.24 and 98.53 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 190.24 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/190.24 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 190.24 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 18,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,744.35/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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