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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.41, 189.80 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.41, 189.80 and 117.93 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.41 : 189.80 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.41/189.80 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.41x = 189.80 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.41x = 22,383.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383.41/137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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