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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.40, 206.54 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.40, 206.54 and 127.36 is: 191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.40 : 206.54 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.40/206.54 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.40x = 206.54 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.40x = 26,304.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,304.93/137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.45

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