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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 205.57 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 205.57 and 114.57 is: 171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 205.57 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/205.57 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 205.57 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 23,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552.15/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.48

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