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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.46 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.46 and 134.22 is: 201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.46 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.46 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.46 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 27,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,711.06/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.18

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