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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.37, 1.86 and 1.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.37, 1.86 and 1.36 is: 1.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.37 : 1.86 = 1.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.37/1.86 = 1.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.37x = 1.86 × 1.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.37x = 2.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.52/1.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.85

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