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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 207.15 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 207.15 and 133.05 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 207.15 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/207.15 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 207.15 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 27,561.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,561.31/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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