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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 190.38 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 190.38 and 82.72 is: 114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 190.38 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/190.38 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 190.38 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 15,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,748.23/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.13

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