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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 205.72 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 205.72 and 129.33 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 205.72 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/205.72 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 205.72 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 26,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,605.44/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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