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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.82, 189.96 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.82, 189.96 and 115.61 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.82 : 189.96 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.82/189.96 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.82x = 189.96 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.82x = 21,960.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,960.33/137.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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