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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.62, 189.81 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.62, 189.81 and 116.97 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.62 : 189.81 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.62/189.81 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.62x = 189.81 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.62x = 22,202.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202.08/137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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