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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 189.77 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 189.77 and 114.17 is: 157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 189.77 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/189.77 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 189.77 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 21,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,664.52/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.69

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