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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.02, 205.47 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.02, 205.47 and 130.19 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.02 : 205.47 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.02/205.47 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.02x = 205.47 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.02x = 26,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,749.11/137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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