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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.71, 206.67 and 79.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.71, 206.67 and 79.99 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.71 : 206.67 = 79.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.71/206.67 = 79.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.71x = 206.67 × 79.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.71x = 16,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,531.32/137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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