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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 189.45 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 189.45 and 118.80 is: 163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 189.45 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/189.45 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 189.45 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 22,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,506.66/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.88

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