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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 188.98 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 188.98 and 121.42 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 188.98 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/188.98 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 188.98 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 22,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,945.95/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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