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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.65, 206.47 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.65, 206.47 and 135.34 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.65 : 206.47 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.65/206.47 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.65x = 206.47 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.65x = 27,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,941.94/137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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