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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 189.47 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 189.47 and 127.44 is: 176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 189.47 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/189.47 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 189.47 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 24,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,145.42/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.04

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