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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.86, 190.19 and 85.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.86, 190.19 and 85.35 is: 117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.86 : 190.19 = 85.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.86/190.19 = 85.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.86x = 190.19 × 85.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.86x = 16,232.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232.72/137.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.75

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