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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 206.57 and 79.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 206.57 and 79.87 is: 119.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 206.57 = 79.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/206.57 = 79.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 206.57 × 79.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 16,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,498.75/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.92

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