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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 190.41 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 190.41 and 133.44 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 190.41 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/190.41 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 190.41 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 25,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,408.31/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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