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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 188.87 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 188.87 and 130.16 is: 179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 188.87 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/188.87 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 188.87 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 24,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,581.72/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.30

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