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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.46, 205.88 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.46, 205.88 and 113.38 is: 169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.46 : 205.88 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.46/205.88 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.46x = 205.88 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.46x = 23,342.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342.67/137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.81

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