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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.57, 206.02 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.57, 206.02 and 72.62 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.57 : 206.02 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.57/206.02 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.57x = 206.02 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.57x = 14,961.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,961.51/137.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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