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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.45, 189.16 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.45, 189.16 and 119.68 is: 164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.45 : 189.16 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.45/189.16 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.45x = 189.16 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.45x = 22,638.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638.23/137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.71

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