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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 205.34 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 205.34 and 114.23 is: 171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 205.34 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/205.34 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 205.34 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 23,456.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,456.36/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.20

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