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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 205.29 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 205.29 and 85.55 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 205.29 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/205.29 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 205.29 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 17,561.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561.53/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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