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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 205.85 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 205.85 and 115.98 is: 173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 205.85 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/205.85 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 205.85 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 23,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,873.45/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.72

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