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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.81, 205.47 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.81, 205.47 and 135.38 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.81 : 205.47 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.81/205.47 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.81x = 205.47 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.81x = 27,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,815.50/137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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