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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.95, 207.15 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.95, 207.15 and 129.51 is: 194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.95 : 207.15 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.95/207.15 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.95x = 207.15 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.95x = 26,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,828.00/137.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.48

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