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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 206 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 206 and 127.68 is: 191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 206 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/206 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 206 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 26,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,302.08/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.26

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