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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.91, 190.24 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.91, 190.24 and 121.58 is: 167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.91 : 190.24 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.91/190.24 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.91x = 190.24 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.91x = 23,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,128.12/137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.70

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