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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 205.37 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 205.37 and 127.56 is: 190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 205.37 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/205.37 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 205.37 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 26,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,197.00/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.41

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