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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.36, 189.16 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.36, 189.16 and 127.68 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.36 : 189.16 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.36/189.16 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.36x = 189.16 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.36x = 24,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151.95/137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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