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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.23 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.23 and 117.18 is: 175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.23 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.23 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.23 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 24,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,166.03/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.45

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