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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 188.70 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 188.70 and 136.89 is: 187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 188.70 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/188.70 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 188.70 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 25,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,831.14/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.96

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