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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.56, 205.31 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.56, 205.31 and 115.48 is: 172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.56 : 205.31 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.56/205.31 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.56x = 205.31 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.56x = 23,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,709.20/137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.36

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