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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.25, 205.47 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.25, 205.47 and 129.57 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.25 : 205.47 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.25/205.47 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.25x = 205.47 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.25x = 26,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,622.75/137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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