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