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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.34 and 89.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.34 and 89.50 is: 134.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.34 = 89.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.34 = 89.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.34 × 89.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 18,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,467.43/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.07

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