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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137, 188.32 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137, 188.32 and 120.44 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137 : 188.32 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137/188.32 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137x = 188.32 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137x = 22,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,681.26/137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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