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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 206.09 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 206.09 and 115.66 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 206.09 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/206.09 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 206.09 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 23,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,836.48/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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