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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.64, 207.28 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.64, 207.28 and 119.82 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.64 : 207.28 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.64/207.28 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.64x = 207.28 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.64x = 24,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,835.99/137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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