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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.80, 190.26 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.80, 190.26 and 118.60 is: 163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.80 : 190.26 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.80/190.26 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.80x = 190.26 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.80x = 22,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564.84/137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.75

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