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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.97, 207.02 and 77.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.97, 207.02 and 77.09 is: 115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.97 : 207.02 = 77.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.97/207.02 = 77.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.97x = 207.02 × 77.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.97x = 15,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959.17/137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.67

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