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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137, 205.44 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137, 205.44 and 76.04 is: 114.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137 : 205.44 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137/205.44 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137x = 205.44 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137x = 15,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621.66/137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.03

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