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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 204.80 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 204.80 and 134.08 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 204.80 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/204.80 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 204.80 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 27,459.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,459.58/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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