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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.26, 189.42 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.26, 189.42 and 85.50 is: 117.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.26 : 189.42 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.26/189.42 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.26x = 189.42 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.26x = 16,195.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195.41/137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.99

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