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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.64, 189.90 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.64, 189.90 and 85.92 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.64 : 189.90 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.64/189.90 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.64x = 189.90 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.64x = 16,316.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316.21/137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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