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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 205.92 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 205.92 and 113.28 is: 169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 205.92 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/205.92 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 205.92 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 23,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,326.62/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.55

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