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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.29, 206.13 and 121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.29, 206.13 and 121.90 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.29 : 206.13 = 121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.29/206.13 = 121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.29x = 206.13 × 121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.29x = 25,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,127.25/137.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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