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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 205.20 and 76.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 205.20 and 76.01 is: 113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 205.20 = 76.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/205.20 = 76.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 205.20 × 76.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 15,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,596.23/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.82

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