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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.09, 205.20 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.09, 205.20 and 132.33 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.09 : 205.20 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.09/205.20 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.09x = 205.20 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.09x = 27,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,154.12/137.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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