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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 189.84 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 189.84 and 117.02 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 189.84 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/189.84 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 189.84 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 22,215.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215.46/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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