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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.33, 206.10 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.33, 206.10 and 86.03 is: 129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.33 : 206.10 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.33/206.10 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.33x = 206.10 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.33x = 17,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.78/137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.11

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