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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.57, 206.12 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.57, 206.12 and 120.26 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.57 : 206.12 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.57/206.12 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.57x = 206.12 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.57x = 24,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,786.36/137.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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