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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.20, 205.46 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.20, 205.46 and 85.69 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.20 : 205.46 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.20/205.46 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.20x = 205.46 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.20x = 17,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604.90/137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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