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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.95, 206.93 and 80.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.95, 206.93 and 80.17 is: 120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.95 : 206.93 = 80.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.95/206.93 = 80.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.95x = 206.93 × 80.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.95x = 16,589.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,589.26/137.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.26

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