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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.53, 189.75 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.53, 189.75 and 85.07 is: 117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.53 : 189.75 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.53/189.75 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.53x = 189.75 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.53x = 16,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142.03/137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.38

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