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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.81, 206.75 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.81, 206.75 and 122.70 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.81 : 206.75 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.81/206.75 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.81x = 206.75 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.81x = 25,367.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,367.61/137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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