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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 206.52 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 206.52 and 135.41 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 206.52 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/206.52 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 206.52 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 27,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,964.87/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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