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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 205.70 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 205.70 and 134.30 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 205.70 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/205.70 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 205.70 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 27,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,623.81/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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