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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.02, 188.64 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.02, 188.64 and 119.76 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.02 : 188.64 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.02/188.64 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.02x = 188.64 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.02x = 22,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591.53/137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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