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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.61 and 76.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.61 and 76.90 is: 115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.61 = 76.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.61 = 76.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.61 × 76.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 15,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,888.31/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.35

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