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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 189.60 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 189.60 and 119.94 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 189.60 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/189.60 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 189.60 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 22,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,740.62/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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