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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 205.56 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 205.56 and 132.58 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 205.56 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/205.56 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 205.56 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 27,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,253.14/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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