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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 205.12 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 205.12 and 114.06 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 205.12 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/205.12 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 205.12 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 23,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,395.99/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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