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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.27, 206.12 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.27, 206.12 and 130.41 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.27 : 206.12 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.27/206.12 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.27x = 206.12 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.27x = 26,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,880.44/137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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