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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 206.90 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 206.90 and 73.80 is: 110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 206.90 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/206.90 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 206.90 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 15,269.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,269.22/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.71

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