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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.20, 204.68 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.20, 204.68 and 129.58 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.20 : 204.68 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.20/204.68 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.20x = 204.68 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.20x = 26,522.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,522.43/137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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