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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 206.25 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 206.25 and 73.32 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 206.25 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/206.25 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 206.25 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 15,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,122.25/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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