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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 189.64 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 189.64 and 116.90 is: 160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 189.64 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/189.64 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 189.64 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 22,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168.92/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.99

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