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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.50, 189.56 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.50, 189.56 and 117.75 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.50 : 189.56 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.50/189.56 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.50x = 189.56 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.50x = 22,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,320.69/137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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