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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.26, 205.16 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.26, 205.16 and 119.18 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.26 : 205.16 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.26/205.16 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.26x = 205.16 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.26x = 24,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,450.97/137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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