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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.44, 205.07 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.44, 205.07 and 121.96 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.44 : 205.07 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.44/205.07 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.44x = 205.07 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.44x = 25,010.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,010.34/137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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