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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.77, 206.80 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.77, 206.80 and 134.67 is: 202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.77 : 206.80 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.77/206.80 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.77x = 206.80 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.77x = 27,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,849.99/137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.15

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