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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.44, 205.68 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.44, 205.68 and 121.44 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.44 : 205.68 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.44/205.68 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.44x = 205.68 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.44x = 24,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,977.78/137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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