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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 185.40 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 185.40 and 137.40 is: 185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 185.40 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/185.40 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 185.40 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 25,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,473.96/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.40

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