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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 189.70 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 189.70 and 85.80 is: 118.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 189.70 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/189.70 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 189.70 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 16,276.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,276.26/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.39

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