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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 207 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 207 and 136.46 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 207 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/207 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 207 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 28,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247.74/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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