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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.66, 206.52 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.66, 206.52 and 79.86 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.66 : 206.52 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.66/206.52 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.66x = 206.52 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.66x = 16,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,492.69/137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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