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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 205.23 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 205.23 and 114.08 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 205.23 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/205.23 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 205.23 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 23,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,412.64/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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