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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 205.98 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 205.98 and 94.44 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 205.98 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/205.98 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 205.98 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 19,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,452.75/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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