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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.33, 205.88 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.33, 205.88 and 72.24 is: 108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.33 : 205.88 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.33/205.88 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.33x = 205.88 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.33x = 14,872.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,872.41/137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.30

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