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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.56, 206.32 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.56, 206.32 and 79.82 is: 119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.56 : 206.32 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.56/206.32 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.56x = 206.32 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.56x = 16,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,467.43/137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.71

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