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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.91, 207.11 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.91, 207.11 and 73.83 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.91 : 207.11 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.91/207.11 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.91x = 207.11 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.91x = 15,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.93/137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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