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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 205.12 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 205.12 and 118.15 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 205.12 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/205.12 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 205.12 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 24,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,233.90/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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