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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.23, 206.03 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.23, 206.03 and 113.11 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.23 : 206.03 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.23/206.03 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.23x = 206.03 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.23x = 23,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,304.05/137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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