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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 205.55 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 205.55 and 134.58 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 205.55 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/205.55 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 205.55 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 27,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,662.25/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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