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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.32, 205.68 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.32, 205.68 and 114.64 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.32 : 205.68 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.32/205.68 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.32x = 205.68 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.32x = 23,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,579.16/137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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