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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 206.92 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 206.92 and 89.28 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 206.92 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/206.92 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 206.92 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 18,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,473.82/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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