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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 190.08 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 190.08 and 120.15 is: 166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 190.08 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/190.08 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 190.08 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 22,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,838.11/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.23

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