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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 188.82 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 188.82 and 116.37 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 188.82 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/188.82 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 188.82 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 21,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,972.98/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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