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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 205.96 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 205.96 and 73.16 is: 109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 205.96 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/205.96 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 205.96 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 15,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068.03/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.67

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