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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 204.53 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 204.53 and 133.40 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 204.53 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/204.53 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 204.53 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 27,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,283.00/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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