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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.15, 189.11 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.15, 189.11 and 129.20 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.15 : 189.11 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.15/189.11 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.15x = 189.11 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.15x = 24,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,431.42/137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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