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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.71, 206.68 and 72.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.71, 206.68 and 72.71 is: 109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.71 : 206.68 = 72.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.71/206.68 = 72.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.71x = 206.68 × 72.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.71x = 15,027.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027.70/137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.13

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