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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.63, 206.51 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.63, 206.51 and 94.29 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.63 : 206.51 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.63/206.51 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.63x = 206.51 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.63x = 19,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,471.36/137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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