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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.47, 206.31 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.47, 206.31 and 76.60 is: 114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.47 : 206.31 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.47/206.31 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.47x = 206.31 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.47x = 15,801.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,801.93/137.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.95

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