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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 205.86 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 205.86 and 94.56 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 205.86 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/205.86 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 205.86 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 19,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466.12/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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