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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 205.57 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 205.57 and 94.15 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 205.57 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/205.57 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 205.57 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 19,354.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,354.42/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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