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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 205.51 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 205.51 and 91.45 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 205.51 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/205.51 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 205.51 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 18,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,793.89/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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