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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.00, 205.31 and 76.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.00, 205.31 and 76.01 is: 113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.00 : 205.31 = 76.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.00/205.31 = 76.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.00x = 205.31 × 76.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.00x = 15,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604.78/137.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.90

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