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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 206.22 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 206.22 and 114.44 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 206.22 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/206.22 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 206.22 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 23,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,599.82/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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