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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.73, 189.87 and 117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.73, 189.87 and 117.08 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.73 : 189.87 = 117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.73/189.87 = 117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.73x = 189.87 × 117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.73x = 22,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229.03/137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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