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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 189.03 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 189.03 and 136.96 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 189.03 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/189.03 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 189.03 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 25,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,889.55/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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