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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 190.96 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 190.96 and 130.41 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 190.96 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/190.96 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 190.96 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 24,902.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,902.77/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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