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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.51, 205.89 and 94.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.51, 205.89 and 94.13 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.51 : 205.89 = 94.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.51/205.89 = 94.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.51x = 205.89 × 94.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.51x = 19,380.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,380.34/137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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