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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.54, 206.37 and 76.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.54, 206.37 and 76.70 is: 115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.54 : 206.37 = 76.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.54/206.37 = 76.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.54x = 206.37 × 76.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.54x = 15,827.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,827.55/137.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.08

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