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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 206.60 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 206.60 and 121.84 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 206.60 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/206.60 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 206.60 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 25,172.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172.14/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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