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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 206.37 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 206.37 and 79.85 is: 119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 206.37 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/206.37 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 206.37 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 16,477.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,477.61/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.61

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