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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 205.71 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 205.71 and 117.36 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 205.71 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/205.71 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 205.71 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 24,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142.13/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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