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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.44, 206.22 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.44, 206.22 and 136.48 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.44 : 206.22 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.44/206.22 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.44x = 206.22 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.44x = 28,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144.91/137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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