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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 205.85 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 205.85 and 91.91 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 205.85 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/205.85 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 205.85 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 18,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,920.42/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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