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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 205.74 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 205.74 and 76.35 is: 114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 205.74 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/205.74 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 205.74 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 15,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,708.25/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.53

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