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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.33, 204.99 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.33, 204.99 and 127.31 is: 190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.33 : 204.99 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.33/204.99 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.33x = 204.99 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.33x = 26,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,097.79/137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.04

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