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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.21, 205.47 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.21, 205.47 and 72.09 is: 107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.21 : 205.47 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.21/205.47 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.21x = 205.47 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.21x = 14,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,812.33/137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.96

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