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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 205.66 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 205.66 and 93.80 is: 140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 205.66 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/205.66 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 205.66 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 19,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,290.91/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.76

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