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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 205.26 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 205.26 and 76.20 is: 114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 205.26 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/205.26 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 205.26 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 15,640.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,640.81/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.15

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