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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.45, 189.68 and 85.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.45, 189.68 and 85.02 is: 117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.45 : 189.68 = 85.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.45/189.68 = 85.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.45x = 189.68 × 85.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.45x = 16,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125.46/137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.32

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