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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 205.02 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 205.02 and 117.18 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 205.02 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/205.02 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 205.02 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 24,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,024.24/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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