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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 206.70 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 206.70 and 137.27 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 206.70 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/206.70 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 206.70 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 28,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,372.68/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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