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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.06, 204.36 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.06, 204.36 and 134.63 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.06 : 204.36 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.06/204.36 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.06x = 204.36 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.06x = 27,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,512.99/137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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