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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 189.98 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 189.98 and 117.23 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 189.98 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/189.98 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 189.98 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 22,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270.26/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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