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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.86, 206.81 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.86, 206.81 and 112.40 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.86 : 206.81 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.86/206.81 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.86x = 206.81 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.86x = 23,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245.44/137.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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