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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 189.48 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 189.48 and 85.64 is: 118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 189.48 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/189.48 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 189.48 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 16,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,227.07/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.10

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