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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 205.64 and 79.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 205.64 and 79.33 is: 118.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 205.64 = 79.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/205.64 = 79.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 205.64 × 79.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 16,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,313.19/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.86

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