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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 189.56 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 189.56 and 130.67 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 189.56 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/189.56 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 189.56 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 24,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,768.20/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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