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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.47, 206.17 and 89.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.47, 206.17 and 89.63 is: 134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.47 : 206.17 = 89.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.47/206.17 = 89.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.47x = 206.17 × 89.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.47x = 18,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,478.57/137.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.42

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