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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 206.75 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 206.75 and 93.35 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 206.75 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/206.75 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 206.75 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 19,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,298.61/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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