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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 205.71 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 205.71 and 89.16 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 205.71 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/205.71 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 205.71 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 18,341.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341.10/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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