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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 190.45 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 190.45 and 96.52 is: 133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 190.45 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/190.45 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 190.45 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 18,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,382.23/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.21

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