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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 205.62 and 59.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 205.62 and 59.02 is: 88.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 205.62 = 59.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/205.62 = 59.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 205.62 × 59.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 12,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,135.69/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.49

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