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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.58, 206.37 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.58, 206.37 and 128.27 is: 192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.58 : 206.37 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.58/206.37 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.58x = 206.37 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.58x = 26,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,470.05/137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.40

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