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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.80, 206.85 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.80, 206.85 and 130.21 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.80 : 206.85 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.80/206.85 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.80x = 206.85 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.80x = 26,933.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,933.91/137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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