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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 205.35 and 72.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 205.35 and 72.78 is: 109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 205.35 = 72.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/205.35 = 72.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 205.35 × 72.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 14,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,945.37/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.06

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