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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.81, 189.62 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.81, 189.62 and 120.26 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.81 : 189.62 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.81/189.62 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.81x = 189.62 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.81x = 22,803.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803.70/137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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