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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 189.60 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 189.60 and 131.88 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 189.60 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/189.60 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 189.60 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 25,004.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,004.45/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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