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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.35, 206.03 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.35, 206.03 and 131.43 is: 197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.35 : 206.03 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.35/206.03 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.35x = 206.03 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.35x = 27,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,078.52/137.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.15

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