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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.73, 206.19 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.73, 206.19 and 119.64 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.73 : 206.19 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.73/206.19 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.73x = 206.19 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.73x = 24,668.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,668.57/137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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