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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.44, 206.93 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.44, 206.93 and 120.43 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.44 : 206.93 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.44/206.93 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.44x = 206.93 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.44x = 24,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,920.58/137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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