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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.37, 205.92 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.37, 205.92 and 85.89 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.37 : 205.92 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.37/205.92 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.37x = 205.92 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.37x = 17,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,686.47/137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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