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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.64, 206.91 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.64, 206.91 and 127.62 is: 191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.64 : 206.91 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.64/206.91 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.64x = 206.91 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.64x = 26,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405.85/137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.85

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