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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 189.01 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 189.01 and 119.75 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 189.01 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/189.01 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 189.01 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 22,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633.95/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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