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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 190.28 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 190.28 and 120.59 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 190.28 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/190.28 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 190.28 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 22,945.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,945.93/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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