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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.03, 265.80 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.03, 265.80 and 137.68 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.03 : 265.80 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.03/265.80 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.03x = 265.80 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.03x = 36,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,595.34/193.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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