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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 204.58 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 204.58 and 121.02 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 204.58 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/204.58 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 204.58 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 24,758.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,758.27/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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