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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.63, 207.94 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.63, 207.94 and 136.42 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.63 : 207.94 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.63/207.94 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.63x = 207.94 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.63x = 28,366.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,366.14/137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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