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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.59, 189.81 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.59, 189.81 and 85.10 is: 117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.59 : 189.81 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.59/189.81 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.59x = 189.81 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.59x = 16,151.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,151.88/137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.39

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