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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.23, 205.53 and 72.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.23, 205.53 and 72.01 is: 107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.23 : 205.53 = 72.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.23/205.53 = 72.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.23x = 205.53 × 72.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.23x = 14,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,800.22/137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.85

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