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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.64, 206.22 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.64, 206.22 and 86.12 is: 129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.64 : 206.22 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.64/206.22 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.64x = 206.22 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.64x = 17,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,759.67/137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.03

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