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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.77, 189.95 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.77, 189.95 and 117 is: 161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.77 : 189.95 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.77/189.95 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.77x = 189.95 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.77x = 22,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,223.57/137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.31

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