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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 205.38 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 205.38 and 118.95 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 205.38 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/205.38 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 205.38 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 24,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,429.95/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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