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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.57, 205.41 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.57, 205.41 and 133.93 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.57 : 205.41 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.57/205.41 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.57x = 205.41 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.57x = 27,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,509.53/137.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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