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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 205.14 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 205.14 and 133.80 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 205.14 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/205.14 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 205.14 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 27,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,447.73/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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