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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 190.45 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 190.45 and 82.74 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 190.45 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/190.45 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 190.45 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 15,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,758.65/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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