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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 205.16 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 205.16 and 135.87 is: 202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 205.16 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/205.16 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 205.16 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 27,876.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,876.45/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.90

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