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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.55, 190.05 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.55, 190.05 and 135.12 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.55 : 190.05 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.55/190.05 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.55x = 190.05 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.55x = 25,679.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679.56/137.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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