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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.13, 205.74 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.13, 205.74 and 121.02 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.13 : 205.74 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.13/205.74 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.13x = 205.74 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.13x = 24,898.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,898.65/137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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