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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 189.30 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 189.30 and 132.04 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 189.30 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/189.30 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 189.30 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 24,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,995.17/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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