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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 205.34 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 205.34 and 133.65 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 205.34 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/205.34 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 205.34 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 27,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,443.02/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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