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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.37, 204.96 and 128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.37, 204.96 and 128.85 is: 192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.37 : 204.96 = 128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.37/204.96 = 128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.37x = 204.96 × 128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.37x = 26,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409.10/137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.25

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