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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 188.76 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 188.76 and 134.01 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 188.76 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/188.76 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 188.76 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 25,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,295.73/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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