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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 190.33 and 82.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 190.33 and 82.67 is: 114.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 190.33 = 82.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/190.33 = 82.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 190.33 × 82.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 15,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,734.85/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.05

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