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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 205.20 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 205.20 and 122.04 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 205.20 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/205.20 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 205.20 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 25,042.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,042.61/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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