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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.06, 205.95 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.06, 205.95 and 134.90 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.06 : 205.95 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.06/205.95 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.06x = 205.95 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.06x = 27,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,782.66/137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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