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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.07, 188.60 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.07, 188.60 and 128.43 is: 176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.07 : 188.60 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.07/188.60 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.07x = 188.60 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.07x = 24,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,221.26/137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.71

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