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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.53, 205.30 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.53, 205.30 and 118.16 is: 176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.53 : 205.30 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.53/205.30 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.53x = 205.30 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.53x = 24,258.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,258.25/137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.39

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