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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 189.44 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 189.44 and 130.40 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 189.44 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/189.44 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 189.44 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 24,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,702.98/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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