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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 205.88 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 205.88 and 133.74 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 205.88 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/205.88 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 205.88 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 27,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,533.72/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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