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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 190.08 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 190.08 and 114.66 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 190.08 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/190.08 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 190.08 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 21,794.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,794.57/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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