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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 206.52 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 206.52 and 119.32 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 206.52 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/206.52 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 206.52 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 24,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,642.26/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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