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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.87, 207 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.87, 207 and 133.82 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.87 : 207 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.87/207 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.87x = 207 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.87x = 27,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699.71/137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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