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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.51, 206.24 and 114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.51, 206.24 and 114.83 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.51 : 206.24 = 114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.51/206.24 = 114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.51x = 206.24 × 114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.51x = 23,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,683.34/137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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