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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 206.04 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 206.04 and 73.16 is: 109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 206.04 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/206.04 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 206.04 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 15,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073.89/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.84

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