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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.32, 206.90 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.32, 206.90 and 122.58 is: 184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.32 : 206.90 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.32/206.90 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.32x = 206.90 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.32x = 25,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361.80/137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.69

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