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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 206.58 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 206.58 and 86.44 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 206.58 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/206.58 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 206.58 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 17,856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,856.82/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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