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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 207.08 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 207.08 and 89.18 is: 133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 207.08 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/207.08 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 207.08 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 18,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,467.39/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.98

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