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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.07, 189 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.07, 189 and 128.70 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.07 : 189 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.07/189 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.07x = 189 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.07x = 24,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324.30/137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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