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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 206.42 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 206.42 and 127.73 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 206.42 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/206.42 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 206.42 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 26,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,364.36/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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