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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137, 189.06 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137, 189.06 and 85.32 is: 117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137 : 189.06 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137/189.06 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137x = 189.06 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137x = 16,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,130.60/137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.74

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