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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.21, 206.12 and 79.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.21, 206.12 and 79.57 is: 119.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.21 : 206.12 = 79.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.21/206.12 = 79.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.21x = 206.12 × 79.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.21x = 16,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,400.06/137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.53

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