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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.80, 189.23 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.80, 189.23 and 115.93 is: 159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.80 : 189.23 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.80/189.23 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.80x = 189.23 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.80x = 21,937.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,937.43/137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.20

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