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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 206.37 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 206.37 and 114.12 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 206.37 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/206.37 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 206.37 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 23,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550.94/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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