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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.36, 206.13 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.36, 206.13 and 86.02 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.36 : 206.13 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.36/206.13 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.36x = 206.13 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.36x = 17,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,731.88/137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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