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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.26, 205.54 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.26, 205.54 and 121.88 is: 182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.26 : 205.54 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.26/205.54 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.26x = 205.54 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.26x = 25,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,051.22/137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.51

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