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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.20, 189.24 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.20, 189.24 and 119.92 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.20 : 189.24 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.20/189.24 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.20x = 189.24 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.20x = 22,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,693.66/137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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