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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 205.74 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 205.74 and 129.16 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 205.74 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/205.74 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 205.74 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 26,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,573.38/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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