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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 206.65 and 77.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 206.65 and 77.06 is: 115.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 206.65 = 77.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/206.65 = 77.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 206.65 × 77.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 15,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924.29/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.49

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