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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.25, 204.56 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.25, 204.56 and 129.56 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.25 : 204.56 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.25/204.56 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.25x = 204.56 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.25x = 26,502.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,502.09/137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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