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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 205.18 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 205.18 and 132.20 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 205.18 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/205.18 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 205.18 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 27,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,124.80/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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