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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 205.92 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 205.92 and 113.40 is: 169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 205.92 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/205.92 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 205.92 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 23,351.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,351.33/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.80

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