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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.13, 206.14 and 127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.13, 206.14 and 127.09 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.13 : 206.14 = 127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.13/206.14 = 127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.13x = 206.14 × 127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.13x = 26,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,198.33/137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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