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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 205.80 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 205.80 and 94.20 is: 141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 205.80 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/205.80 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 205.80 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 19,386.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,386.36/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.01

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