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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 189.01 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 189.01 and 133.67 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 189.01 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/189.01 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 189.01 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 25,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264.97/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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