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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 205.14 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 205.14 and 114.30 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 205.14 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/205.14 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 205.14 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 23,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,447.50/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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