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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.46, 206.01 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.46, 206.01 and 122.94 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.46 : 206.01 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.46/206.01 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.46x = 206.01 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.46x = 25,326.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,326.87/137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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