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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.19, 188.96 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.19, 188.96 and 116.40 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.19 : 188.96 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.19/188.96 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.19x = 188.96 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.19x = 21,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,994.36/137.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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