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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 205.14 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 205.14 and 131.91 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 205.14 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/205.14 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 205.14 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 27,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,060.02/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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