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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 206.89 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 206.89 and 72.97 is: 109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 206.89 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/206.89 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 206.89 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 15,096.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,096.06/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.47

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