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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 205.64 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 205.64 and 115.64 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 205.64 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/205.64 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 205.64 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 23,780.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,780.21/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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