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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.72, 191.35 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.72, 191.35 and 136 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.72 : 191.35 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.72/191.35 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.72x = 191.35 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.72x = 26,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,023.60/137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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