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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 206.96 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 206.96 and 73.76 is: 110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 206.96 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/206.96 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 206.96 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 15,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,265.37/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.68

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