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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 190.28 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 190.28 and 96.50 is: 133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 190.28 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/190.28 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 190.28 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 18,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360.59/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.06

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