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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.46, 205.74 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.46, 205.74 and 117.21 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.46 : 205.74 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.46/205.74 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.46x = 205.74 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.46x = 24,114.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,114.79/137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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