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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 206.01 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 206.01 and 121.50 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 206.01 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/206.01 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 206.01 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 25,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,030.22/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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