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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 189.91 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 189.91 and 136.34 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 189.91 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/189.91 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 189.91 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 25,892.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,892.33/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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