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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.59, 189.71 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.59, 189.71 and 118.89 is: 163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.59 : 189.71 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.59/189.71 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.59x = 189.71 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.59x = 22,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,554.88/137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.92

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