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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 202.72 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 202.72 and 136.80 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 202.72 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/202.72 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 202.72 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 27,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732.10/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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