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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 190.11 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 190.11 and 132.36 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 190.11 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/190.11 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 190.11 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 25,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,162.72/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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