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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.69, 206.80 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.69, 206.80 and 122.03 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.69 : 206.80 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.69/206.80 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.69x = 206.80 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.69x = 25,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,234.46/137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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