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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 205.46 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 205.46 and 114.55 is: 171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 205.46 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/205.46 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 205.46 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 23,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,535.44/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.37

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