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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 190.08 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 190.08 and 131.31 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 190.08 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/190.08 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 190.08 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 24,959.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,959.40/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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