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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.41, 189.64 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.41, 189.64 and 118.91 is: 164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.41 : 189.64 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.41/189.64 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.41x = 189.64 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.41x = 22,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550.72/137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.12

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