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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 205.92 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 205.92 and 91.68 is: 137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 205.92 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/205.92 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 205.92 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 18,878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,878.75/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.40

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