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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.06, 188.99 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.06, 188.99 and 114.97 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.06 : 188.99 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.06/188.99 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.06x = 188.99 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.06x = 21,726.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,726.66/137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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