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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 190.00 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 190.00 and 115.65 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 190.00 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/190.00 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 190.00 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 21,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,973.53/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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