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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.75, 205.71 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.75, 205.71 and 122.63 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.75 : 205.71 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.75/205.71 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.75x = 205.71 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.75x = 25,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,224.73/137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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