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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.32, 205.68 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.32, 205.68 and 89.08 is: 133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.32 : 205.68 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.32/205.68 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.32x = 205.68 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.32x = 18,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,321.97/137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.43

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