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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.20, 206.16 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.20, 206.16 and 76.48 is: 114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.20 : 206.16 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.20/206.16 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.20x = 206.16 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.20x = 15,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767.12/137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.92

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