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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 206.30 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 206.30 and 113.38 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 206.30 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/206.30 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 206.30 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 23,390.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390.29/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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