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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.38, 205.96 and 72.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.38, 205.96 and 72.29 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.38 : 205.96 = 72.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.38/205.96 = 72.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.38x = 205.96 × 72.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.38x = 14,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,888.49/137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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