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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 205.66 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 205.66 and 130.64 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 205.66 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/205.66 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 205.66 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 26,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,867.42/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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