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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 204.48 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 204.48 and 131.28 is: 195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 204.48 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/204.48 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 204.48 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 26,844.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,844.13/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.71

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