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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.85, 189.44 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.85, 189.44 and 131.51 is: 180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.85 : 189.44 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.85/189.44 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.85x = 189.44 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.85x = 24,913.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,913.25/137.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.73

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