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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 206.64 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 206.64 and 76.92 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 206.64 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/206.64 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 206.64 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 15,894.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,894.75/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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