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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 206.14 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 206.14 and 76.44 is: 114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 206.14 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/206.14 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 206.14 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 15,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757.34/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.68

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