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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.26, 190.68 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.26, 190.68 and 135.01 is: 187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.26 : 190.68 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.26/190.68 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.26x = 190.68 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.26x = 25,743.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,743.71/137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.55

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