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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 205.55 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 205.55 and 114.36 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 205.55 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/205.55 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 205.55 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 23,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,506.70/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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