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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 205.55 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 205.55 and 117.20 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 205.55 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/205.55 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 205.55 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 24,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,090.46/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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