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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.55, 206.36 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.55, 206.36 and 113.46 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.55 : 206.36 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.55/206.36 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.55x = 206.36 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.55x = 23,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,413.61/137.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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