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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 190.20 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 190.20 and 116.92 is: 161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 190.20 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/190.20 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 190.20 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 22,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,238.18/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.52

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