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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.80, 206.46 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.80, 206.46 and 113.56 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.80 : 206.46 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.80/206.46 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.80x = 206.46 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.80x = 23,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445.60/137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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