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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.07, 204.35 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.07, 204.35 and 130.59 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.07 : 204.35 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.07/204.35 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.07x = 204.35 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.07x = 26,685.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,685.41/137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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