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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.75, 206.80 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.75, 206.80 and 131.22 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.75 : 206.80 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.75/206.80 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.75x = 206.80 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.75x = 27,136.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,136.71/137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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