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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.13, 204.76 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.13, 204.76 and 121.74 is: 181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.13 : 204.76 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.13/204.76 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.13x = 204.76 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.13x = 24,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,927.48/137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.78

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