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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.45, 206.08 and 91.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.45, 206.08 and 91.78 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.45 : 206.08 = 91.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.45/206.08 = 91.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.45x = 206.08 × 91.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.45x = 18,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,914.02/137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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