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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.45, 207.16 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.45, 207.16 and 136.08 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.45 : 207.16 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.45/207.16 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.45x = 207.16 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.45x = 28,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189.99/137.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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