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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.19, 189.14 and 120.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.19, 189.14 and 120.79 is: 166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.19 : 189.14 = 120.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.19/189.14 = 120.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.19x = 189.14 × 120.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.19x = 22,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845.85/137.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.52

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