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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 206.55 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 206.55 and 122.70 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 206.55 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/206.55 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 206.55 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 25,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,343.69/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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