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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 205.94 and 73.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 205.94 and 73.13 is: 109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 205.94 = 73.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/205.94 = 73.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 205.94 × 73.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 15,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,059.55/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.62

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