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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.66, 189.80 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.66, 189.80 and 115.78 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.66 : 189.80 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.66/189.80 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.66x = 189.80 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.66x = 21,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,975.04/137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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