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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.72, 190.01 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.72, 190.01 and 130.68 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.72 : 190.01 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.72/190.01 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.72x = 190.01 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.72x = 24,830.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,830.83/137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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