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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 189.41 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 189.41 and 117.75 is: 162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 189.41 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/189.41 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 189.41 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 22,302.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302.75/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.38

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