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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 189.09 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 189.09 and 118.86 is: 163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 189.09 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/189.09 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 189.09 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 22,475.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475.24/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.72

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