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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.06, 190.08 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.06, 190.08 and 132.20 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.06 : 190.08 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.06/190.08 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.06x = 190.08 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.06x = 25,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,127.13/137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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