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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.97, 206.66 and 72.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.97, 206.66 and 72.78 is: 109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.97 : 206.66 = 72.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.97/206.66 = 72.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.97x = 206.66 × 72.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.97x = 15,039.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039.32/137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.01

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