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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.29, 205.94 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.29, 205.94 and 80.25 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.29 : 205.94 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.29/205.94 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.29x = 205.94 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.29x = 16,526.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526.28/137.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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