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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.07, 205.46 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.07, 205.46 and 116.82 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.07 : 205.46 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.07/205.46 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.07x = 205.46 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.07x = 24,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,001.25/137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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