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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 205.44 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 205.44 and 121.92 is: 182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 205.44 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/205.44 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 205.44 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 25,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,047.24/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.69

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