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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 205.97 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 205.97 and 76.52 is: 114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 205.97 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/205.97 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 205.97 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 15,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,760.96/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.68

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