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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 206.48 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 206.48 and 133.36 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 206.48 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/206.48 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 206.48 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 27,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,535.99/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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