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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 205.50 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 205.50 and 134.02 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 205.50 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/205.50 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 205.50 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 27,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541.11/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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