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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 190.01 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 190.01 and 132.98 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 190.01 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/190.01 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 190.01 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 25,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,267.53/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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