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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 189.68 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 189.68 and 85.01 is: 117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 189.68 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/189.68 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 189.68 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 16,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,123.32/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.32

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