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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 187.78 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 187.78 and 137.28 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 187.78 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/187.78 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 187.78 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 25,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,778.44/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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