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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.47, 189.80 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.47, 189.80 and 131.67 is: 181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.47 : 189.80 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.47/189.80 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.47x = 189.80 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.47x = 24,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,990.97/137.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.79

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