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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 206.67 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 206.67 and 111.94 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 206.67 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/206.67 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 206.67 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 23,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134.64/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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