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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.59, 206.13 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.59, 206.13 and 115.93 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.59 : 206.13 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.59/206.13 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.59x = 206.13 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.59x = 23,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,896.65/137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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