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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.38, 206.06 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.38, 206.06 and 72.38 is: 108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.38 : 206.06 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.38/206.06 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.38x = 206.06 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.38x = 14,913.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,913.23/137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.56

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