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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.17, 205.39 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.17, 205.39 and 113.23 is: 169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.17 : 205.39 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.17/205.39 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.17x = 205.39 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.17x = 23,256.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,256.31/137.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.54

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