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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 206.40 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 206.40 and 133.04 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 206.40 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/206.40 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 206.40 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 27,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,459.72/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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