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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 189.27 and 84.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 189.27 and 84.67 is: 116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 189.27 = 84.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/189.27 = 84.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 189.27 × 84.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 16,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025.49/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.85

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