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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.36, 205.86 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.36, 205.86 and 79.50 is: 119.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.36 : 205.86 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.36/205.86 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.36x = 205.86 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.36x = 16,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,365.87/137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.15

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