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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.72, 206.10 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.72, 206.10 and 94.19 is: 140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.72 : 206.10 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.72/206.10 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.72x = 206.10 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.72x = 19,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,411.53/137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.95

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