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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.21, 205.65 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.21, 205.65 and 119.88 is: 179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.21 : 205.65 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.21/205.65 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.21x = 205.65 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.21x = 24,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653.32/137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.68

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