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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 206.46 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 206.46 and 76.74 is: 115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 206.46 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/206.46 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 206.46 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 15,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,843.74/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.16

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