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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 189.98 and 85.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 189.98 and 85.24 is: 117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 189.98 = 85.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/189.98 = 85.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 189.98 × 85.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 16,193.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,193.90/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.60

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