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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.28 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.28 and 72.56 is: 108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.28 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.28 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.28 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 14,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,967.68/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.67

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