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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 205.48 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 205.48 and 132.08 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 205.48 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/205.48 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 205.48 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 27,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139.80/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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