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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.71, 189.61 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.71, 189.61 and 116.92 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.71 : 189.61 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.71/189.61 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.71x = 189.61 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.71x = 22,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,169.20/137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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