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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 206.39 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 206.39 and 113.46 is: 169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 206.39 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/206.39 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 206.39 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 23,416.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416.44/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.98

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