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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 206.16 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 206.16 and 116.82 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 206.16 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/206.16 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 206.16 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 24,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,083.61/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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