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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 189.69 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 189.69 and 121.98 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 189.69 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/189.69 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 189.69 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 23,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,138.39/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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