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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 206.70 and 94.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 206.70 and 94.63 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 206.70 = 94.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/206.70 = 94.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 206.70 × 94.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 19,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,560.02/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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