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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.41, 206.24 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.41, 206.24 and 136.89 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.41 : 206.24 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.41/206.24 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.41x = 206.24 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.41x = 28,231.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,231.51/137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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