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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.82, 190.36 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.82, 190.36 and 115.78 is: 159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.82 : 190.36 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.82/190.36 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.82x = 190.36 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.82x = 22,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,039.88/137.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.92

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