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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 206.96 and 127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 206.96 and 127.67 is: 191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 206.96 = 127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/206.96 = 127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 206.96 × 127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 26,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,420.91/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.87

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