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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 206.04 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 206.04 and 93.77 is: 140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 206.04 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/206.04 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 206.04 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 19,320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,320.37/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.78

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