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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 204.40 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 204.40 and 135.20 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 204.40 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/204.40 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 204.40 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 27,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,634.88/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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