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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 207.06 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 207.06 and 89.46 is: 134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 207.06 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/207.06 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 207.06 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 18,523.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523.59/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.35

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