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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 206.55 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 206.55 and 86.27 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 206.55 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/206.55 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 206.55 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 17,818.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,818.04/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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