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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.32, 205.92 and 91.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.32, 205.92 and 91.48 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.32 : 205.92 = 91.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.32/205.92 = 91.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.32x = 205.92 × 91.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.32x = 18,837.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,837.56/137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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