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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.71, 190.04 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.71, 190.04 and 132.80 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.71 : 190.04 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.71/190.04 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.71x = 190.04 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.71x = 25,236.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,236.65/137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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