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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.15, 189.20 and 84.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.15, 189.20 and 84.67 is: 116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.15 : 189.20 = 84.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.15/189.20 = 84.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.15x = 189.20 × 84.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.15x = 16,019.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019.56/137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.80

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