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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 189.10 and 84.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 189.10 and 84.55 is: 116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 189.10 = 84.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/189.10 = 84.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 189.10 × 84.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 15,987.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,987.04/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.69

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