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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.53, 206.33 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.53, 206.33 and 79.74 is: 119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.53 : 206.33 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.53/206.33 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.53x = 206.33 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.53x = 16,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,452.95/137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.63

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