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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.02, 204.17 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.02, 204.17 and 130.47 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.02 : 204.17 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.02/204.17 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.02x = 204.17 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.02x = 26,638.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638.06/137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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