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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.27, 190.77 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.27, 190.77 and 135.55 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.27 : 190.77 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.27/190.77 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.27x = 190.77 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.27x = 25,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,858.60/137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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