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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 190.26 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 190.26 and 85.44 is: 117.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 190.26 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/190.26 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 190.26 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 16,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,255.81/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.86

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