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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.66, 205.04 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.66, 205.04 and 132.87 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.66 : 205.04 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.66/205.04 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.66x = 205.04 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.66x = 27,243.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243.00/137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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