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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 190.32 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 190.32 and 114.78 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 190.32 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/190.32 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 190.32 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 21,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844.93/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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