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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 205.74 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 205.74 and 76.26 is: 114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 205.74 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/205.74 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 205.74 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 15,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689.73/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.52

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