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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.32, 204.17 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.32, 204.17 and 135.95 is: 202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.32 : 204.17 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.32/204.17 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.32x = 204.17 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.32x = 27,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755.21/137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.12

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