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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 189 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 189 and 119.74 is: 164.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 189 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/189 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 189 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 22,630.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630.86/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.90

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