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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.29, 205.62 and 129.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.29, 205.62 and 129.01 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.29 : 205.62 = 129.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.29/205.62 = 129.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.29x = 205.62 × 129.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.29x = 26,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,527.04/137.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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