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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.37, 204.84 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.37, 204.84 and 130.17 is: 194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.37 : 204.84 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.37/204.84 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.37x = 204.84 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.37x = 26,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,664.02/137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.10

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