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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 205.58 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 205.58 and 85.73 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 205.58 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/205.58 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 205.58 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 17,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,624.37/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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