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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.75, 206.85 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.75, 206.85 and 134.56 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.75 : 206.85 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.75/206.85 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.75x = 206.85 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.75x = 27,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,834.50/137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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