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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 204.73 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 204.73 and 130.01 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 204.73 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/204.73 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 204.73 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 26,615.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,615.60/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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