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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 205.63 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 205.63 and 93.25 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 205.63 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/205.63 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 205.63 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 19,174.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,174.21/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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