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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.57, 206.37 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.57, 206.37 and 116.10 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.57 : 206.37 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.57/206.37 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.57x = 206.37 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.57x = 23,959.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,959.56/137.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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