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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.13, 205.49 and 72.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.13, 205.49 and 72.10 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.13 : 205.49 = 72.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.13/205.49 = 72.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.13x = 205.49 × 72.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.13x = 14,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,815.47/137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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