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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 206.09 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 206.09 and 72.35 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 206.09 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/206.09 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 206.09 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 14,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,910.61/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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