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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 206.35 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 206.35 and 86.33 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 206.35 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/206.35 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 206.35 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 17,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,814.50/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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