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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.49, 206.13 and 76.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.49, 206.13 and 76.62 is: 114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.49 : 206.13 = 76.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.49/206.13 = 76.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.49x = 206.13 × 76.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.49x = 15,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,793.68/137.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.87

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