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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 189.48 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 189.48 and 130.76 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 189.48 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/189.48 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 189.48 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 24,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775.46/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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