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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.53, 205.99 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.53, 205.99 and 131.16 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.53 : 205.99 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.53/205.99 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.53x = 205.99 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.53x = 27,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,017.65/137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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