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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 205.66 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 205.66 and 121.76 is: 181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 205.66 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/205.66 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 205.66 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 25,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041.16/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.75

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