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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.21, 189.30 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.21, 189.30 and 84.74 is: 116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.21 : 189.30 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.21/189.30 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.21x = 189.30 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.21x = 16,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,040.34/137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.91

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