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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 205.79 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 205.79 and 89.38 is: 134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 205.79 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/205.79 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 205.79 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 18,393.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,393.51/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.04

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