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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 189.39 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 189.39 and 85.50 is: 117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 189.39 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/189.39 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 189.39 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 16,192.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,192.85/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.95

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