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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 188.73 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 188.73 and 132.44 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 188.73 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/188.73 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 188.73 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 24,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,994.46/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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