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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.13, 204.59 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.13, 204.59 and 131.13 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.13 : 204.59 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.13/204.59 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.13x = 204.59 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.13x = 26,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,827.23/137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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