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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 189.54 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 189.54 and 121.84 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 189.54 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/189.54 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 189.54 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 23,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,093.08/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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