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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 205.68 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 205.68 and 80.16 is: 120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 205.68 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/205.68 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 205.68 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 16,487.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,487.31/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.24

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