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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 189.22 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 189.22 and 128.24 is: 175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 189.22 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/189.22 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 189.22 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 24,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,265.57/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.89

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