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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 205.68 and 113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 205.68 and 113.03 is: 169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 205.68 = 113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/205.68 = 113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 205.68 × 113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 23,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246.98/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.54

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