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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 188.96 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 188.96 and 121.60 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 188.96 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/188.96 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 188.96 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 22,977.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,977.54/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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