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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.42, 189.54 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.42, 189.54 and 85.64 is: 118.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.42 : 189.54 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.42/189.54 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.42x = 189.54 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.42x = 16,232.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232.21/137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.12

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