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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 204.77 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 204.77 and 130.88 is: 195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 204.77 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/204.77 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 204.77 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 26,801.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,801.14/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.02

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