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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.30, 205.97 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.30, 205.97 and 76.46 is: 114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.30 : 205.97 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.30/205.97 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.30x = 205.97 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.30x = 15,747.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,747.05/137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.70

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