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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.64, 205.45 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.64, 205.45 and 127.63 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.64 : 205.45 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.64/205.45 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.64x = 205.45 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.64x = 26,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220.56/137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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