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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 206.35 and 76.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 206.35 and 76.73 is: 114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 206.35 = 76.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/206.35 = 76.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 206.35 × 76.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 15,832.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,832.01/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.99

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