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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.64, 205.46 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.64, 205.46 and 118.36 is: 176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.64 : 205.46 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.64/205.46 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.64x = 205.46 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.64x = 24,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,318.25/137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.68

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