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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.61, 206.10 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.61, 206.10 and 73.35 is: 109.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.61 : 206.10 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.61/206.10 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.61x = 206.10 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.61x = 15,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,117.44/137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.86

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