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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 190.17 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 190.17 and 131.27 is: 181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 190.17 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/190.17 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 190.17 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 24,963.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,963.62/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.18

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