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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 206.22 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 206.22 and 89.16 is: 133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 206.22 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/206.22 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 206.22 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 18,386.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,386.58/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.82

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