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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 189 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 189 and 127.96 is: 176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 189 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/189 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 189 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 24,185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,185.03/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.18

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