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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 206.40 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 206.40 and 76.95 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 206.40 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/206.40 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 206.40 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 15,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,882.34/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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