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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 206.14 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 206.14 and 113.73 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 206.14 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/206.14 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 206.14 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 23,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,444.30/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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