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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.25, 206.33 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.25, 206.33 and 127.22 is: 191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.25 : 206.33 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.25/206.33 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.25x = 206.33 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.25x = 26,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,247.63/137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.24

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