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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.97, 190.28 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.97, 190.28 and 96.53 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.97 : 190.28 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.97/190.28 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.97x = 190.28 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.97x = 18,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,367.02/137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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