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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.07, 204.05 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.07, 204.05 and 135.81 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.07 : 204.05 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.07/204.05 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.07x = 204.05 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.07x = 27,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,712.37/137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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