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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.64, 205.44 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.64, 205.44 and 121.44 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.64 : 205.44 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.64/205.44 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.64x = 205.44 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.64x = 24,948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,948.63/137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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