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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 207 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 207 and 73.84 is: 110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 207 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/207 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 207 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 15,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284.88/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.82

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