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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.81, 190.05 and 85.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.81, 190.05 and 85.40 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.81 : 190.05 = 85.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.81/190.05 = 85.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.81x = 190.05 × 85.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.81x = 16,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,229.32/137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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