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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.30, 188.30 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.30, 188.30 and 137.30 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.30 : 188.30 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.30/188.30 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.30x = 188.30 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.30x = 25,853.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,853.59/137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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