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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.66, 206.13 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.66, 206.13 and 114.77 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.66 : 206.13 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.66/206.13 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.66x = 206.13 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.66x = 23,656.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,656.51/137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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