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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 205.02 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 205.02 and 135.62 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 205.02 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/205.02 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 205.02 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 27,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,804.13/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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