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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.30, 205.61 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.30, 205.61 and 79.47 is: 119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.30 : 205.61 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.30/205.61 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.30x = 205.61 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.30x = 16,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,339.43/137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.01

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