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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 204.45 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 204.45 and 129 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 204.45 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/204.45 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 204.45 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 26,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374.05/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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