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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 188.94 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 188.94 and 85.20 is: 117.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 188.94 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/188.94 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 188.94 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 16,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,097.69/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.47

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