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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 206.25 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 206.25 and 118.32 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 206.25 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/206.25 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 206.25 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 24,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,403.50/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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