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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 189.46 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 189.46 and 130.38 is: 179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 189.46 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/189.46 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 189.46 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 24,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701.79/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.68

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