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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 206.56 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 206.56 and 112.17 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 206.56 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/206.56 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 206.56 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 23,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,169.98/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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