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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 190.32 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 190.32 and 99.08 is: 136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 190.32 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/190.32 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 190.32 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 18,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,856.91/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.68

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