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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.45, 189.54 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.45, 189.54 and 134.47 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.45 : 189.54 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.45/189.54 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.45x = 189.54 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.45x = 25,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487.44/137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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