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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.73, 206.60 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.73, 206.60 and 135.95 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.73 : 206.60 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.73/206.60 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.73x = 206.60 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.73x = 28,087.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,087.27/137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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