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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.23, 205.80 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.23, 205.80 and 91.82 is: 137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.23 : 205.80 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.23/205.80 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.23x = 205.80 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.23x = 18,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,896.56/137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.70

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