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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.51, 189.97 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.51, 189.97 and 117.02 is: 161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.51 : 189.97 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.51/189.97 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.51x = 189.97 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.51x = 22,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,230.29/137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.66

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