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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 205.68 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 205.68 and 121.28 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 205.68 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/205.68 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 205.68 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 24,944.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,944.87/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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