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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137, 205.50 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137, 205.50 and 94.52 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137 : 205.50 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137/205.50 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137x = 205.50 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137x = 19,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,423.86/137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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