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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 206.10 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 206.10 and 76.68 is: 114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 206.10 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/206.10 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 206.10 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 15,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,803.75/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.92

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