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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.20, 204.34 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.20, 204.34 and 132.16 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.20 : 204.34 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.20/204.34 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.20x = 204.34 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.20x = 27,005.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,005.57/137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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