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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.45, 206.35 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.45, 206.35 and 135.91 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.45 : 206.35 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.45/206.35 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.45x = 206.35 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.45x = 28,044.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,044.95/137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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