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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.37, 206.04 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.37, 206.04 and 135.09 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.37 : 206.04 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.37/206.04 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.37x = 206.04 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.37x = 27,833.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833.94/137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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