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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 205.54 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 205.54 and 132.32 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 205.54 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/205.54 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 205.54 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 27,197.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,197.05/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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