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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 206.23 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 206.23 and 86.16 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 206.23 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/206.23 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 206.23 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 17,768.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,768.78/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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