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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 204.72 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 204.72 and 135.72 is: 202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 204.72 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/204.72 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 204.72 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 27,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,784.60/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.31

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