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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.75, 189.89 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.75, 189.89 and 121.22 is: 167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.75 : 189.89 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.75/189.89 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.75x = 189.89 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.75x = 23,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,017.69/137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.10

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