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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.54 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.54 and 76.04 is: 114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.54 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.54 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.54 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 15,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,705.30/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.02

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