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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 191.60 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 191.60 and 136.64 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 191.60 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/191.60 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 191.60 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 26,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,180.22/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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