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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 206.61 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 206.61 and 113.90 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 206.61 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/206.61 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 206.61 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 23,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,531.85/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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