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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.42, 206.22 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.42, 206.22 and 76.60 is: 114.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.42 : 206.22 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.42/206.22 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.42x = 206.22 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.42x = 15,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795.42/137.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.94

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