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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.38, 206.19 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.38, 206.19 and 86.12 is: 129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.38 : 206.19 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.38/206.19 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.38x = 206.19 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.38x = 17,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,758.23/137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.26

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