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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 205.35 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 205.35 and 76.17 is: 114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 205.35 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/205.35 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 205.35 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 15,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,641.51/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.16

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