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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 205.60 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 205.60 and 132.75 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 205.60 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/205.60 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 205.60 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 27,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,293.40/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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