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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.36, 206.04 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.36, 206.04 and 113.36 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.36 : 206.04 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.36/206.04 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.36x = 206.04 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.36x = 23,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,356.69/137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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