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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.85, 190.07 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.85, 190.07 and 118.41 is: 163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.85 : 190.07 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.85/190.07 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.85x = 190.07 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.85x = 22,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,505.60/137.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.26

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