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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.36, 205.02 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.36, 205.02 and 121.16 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.36 : 205.02 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.36/205.02 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.36x = 205.02 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.36x = 24,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,840.22/137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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