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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.55, 205.93 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.55, 205.93 and 91.81 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.55 : 205.93 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.55/205.93 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.55x = 205.93 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.55x = 18,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,905.40/137.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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