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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.90, 207.16 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.90, 207.16 and 135.47 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.90 : 207.16 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.90/207.16 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.90x = 207.16 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.90x = 28,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,064.14/137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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