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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 188.73 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 188.73 and 137.88 is: 188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 188.73 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/188.73 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 188.73 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 26,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,022.09/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.73

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