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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 206.73 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 206.73 and 122.60 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 206.73 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/206.73 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 206.73 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 25,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,345.10/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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