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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 206.36 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 206.36 and 120.45 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 206.36 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/206.36 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 206.36 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 24,855.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,855.46/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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