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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 206.13 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 206.13 and 75.66 is: 113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 206.13 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/206.13 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 206.13 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 15,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,595.80/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.55

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