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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.75, 205.41 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.75, 205.41 and 118.61 is: 176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.75 : 205.41 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.75/205.41 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.75x = 205.41 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.75x = 24,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,364.69/137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.88

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