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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 205.50 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 205.50 and 132.78 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 205.50 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/205.50 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 205.50 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 27,286.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,286.29/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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