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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 204.60 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 204.60 and 114.46 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 204.60 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/204.60 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 204.60 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 23,418.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,418.52/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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