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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 190.23 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 190.23 and 96.62 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 190.23 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/190.23 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 190.23 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 18,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,380.02/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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