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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 189.81 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 189.81 and 118.26 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 189.81 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/189.81 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 189.81 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 22,446.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446.93/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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