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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 205.88 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 205.88 and 86.24 is: 129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 205.88 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/205.88 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 205.88 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 17,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,755.09/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.03

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