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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.33, 206.23 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.33, 206.23 and 136.27 is: 204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.33 : 206.23 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.33/206.23 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.33x = 206.23 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.33x = 28,101.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,101.97/137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.63

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