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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 205.16 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 205.16 and 132.24 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 205.16 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/205.16 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 205.16 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 27,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,130.36/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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