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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.26, 205.86 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.26, 205.86 and 72.26 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.26 : 205.86 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.26/205.86 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.26x = 205.86 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.26x = 14,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,875.44/137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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