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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 190.23 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 190.23 and 118.17 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 190.23 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/190.23 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 190.23 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 22,479.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479.48/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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