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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.90, 189.01 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.90, 189.01 and 130.44 is: 180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.90 : 189.01 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.90/189.01 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.90x = 189.01 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.90x = 24,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,654.46/136.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.09

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