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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.63, 189.78 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.63, 189.78 and 129.94 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.63 : 189.78 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.63/189.78 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.63x = 189.78 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.63x = 24,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,659.05/137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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