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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 190.83 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 190.83 and 135.18 is: 187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 190.83 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/190.83 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 190.83 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 25,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,796.91/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.77

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