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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.25, 189.41 and 85.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.25, 189.41 and 85.53 is: 118.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.25 : 189.41 = 85.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.25/189.41 = 85.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.25x = 189.41 × 85.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.25x = 16,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199.81/137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.03

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