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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 206.80 and 72.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 206.80 and 72.79 is: 109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 206.80 = 72.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/206.80 = 72.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 206.80 × 72.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 15,051.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051.93/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.23

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