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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 205.62 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 205.62 and 119.72 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 205.62 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/205.62 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 205.62 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 24,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,616.83/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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