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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 190.94 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 190.94 and 132.82 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 190.94 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/190.94 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 190.94 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 25,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,360.65/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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