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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 189.86 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 189.86 and 120.12 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 189.86 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/189.86 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 189.86 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 22,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805.38/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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