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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 206.91 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 206.91 and 136.74 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 206.91 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/206.91 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 206.91 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 28,292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,292.87/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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