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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.67, 205.55 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.67, 205.55 and 129.48 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.67 : 205.55 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.67/205.55 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.67x = 205.55 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.67x = 26,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,613.97/137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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