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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.45, 205.83 and 79.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.45, 205.83 and 79.63 is: 119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.45 : 205.83 = 79.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.45/205.83 = 79.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.45x = 205.83 × 79.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.45x = 16,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389.73/137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.24

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