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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 205.58 and 76.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 205.58 and 76.15 is: 114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 205.58 = 76.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/205.58 = 76.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 205.58 × 76.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 15,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,654.92/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.24

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