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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 204.98 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 204.98 and 135.36 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 204.98 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/204.98 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 204.98 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 27,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,745.42/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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