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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.63, 206.30 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.63, 206.30 and 76.79 is: 115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.63 : 206.30 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.63/206.30 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.63x = 206.30 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.63x = 15,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,840.36/137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.10

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