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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 206.07 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 206.07 and 131.28 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 206.07 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/206.07 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 206.07 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 27,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,052.87/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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