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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 188.96 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 188.96 and 131.68 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 188.96 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/188.96 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 188.96 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 24,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,882.25/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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