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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 205.77 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 205.77 and 134.80 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 205.77 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/205.77 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 205.77 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 27,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,736.09/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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