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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.37, 206.07 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.37, 206.07 and 135.29 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.37 : 206.07 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.37/206.07 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.37x = 206.07 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.37x = 27,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,878.18/137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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