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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.30, 206.15 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.30, 206.15 and 125.55 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.30 : 206.15 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.30/206.15 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.30x = 206.15 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.30x = 25,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,881.50/137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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