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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.59, 206.26 and 86.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.59, 206.26 and 86.25 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.59 : 206.26 = 86.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.59/206.26 = 86.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.59x = 206.26 × 86.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.59x = 17,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,790.48/137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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