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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 205.02 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 205.02 and 132.87 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 205.02 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/205.02 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 205.02 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 27,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241.01/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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