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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 206.82 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 206.82 and 73.86 is: 110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 206.82 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/206.82 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 206.82 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 15,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,275.73/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.74

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