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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 205.71 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 205.71 and 76.42 is: 114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 205.71 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/205.71 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 205.71 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 15,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,720.39/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.54

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