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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 205.23 and 76.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 205.23 and 76.10 is: 113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 205.23 = 76.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/205.23 = 76.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 205.23 × 76.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 15,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,618.00/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.90

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