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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 207.06 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 207.06 and 116.68 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 207.06 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/207.06 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 207.06 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 24,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,159.76/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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