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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.07, 205.74 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.07, 205.74 and 76.32 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.07 : 205.74 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.07/205.74 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.07x = 205.74 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.07x = 15,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702.08/137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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