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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 189.74 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 189.74 and 119.31 is: 164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 189.74 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/189.74 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 189.74 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 22,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,637.47/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.24

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