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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 205.60 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 205.60 and 80 is: 119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 205.60 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/205.60 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 205.60 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 16,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,448/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.95

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