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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.96, 206.90 and 136.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.96, 206.90 and 136.21 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.96 : 206.90 = 136.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.96/206.90 = 136.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.96x = 206.90 × 136.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.96x = 28,181.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,181.85/137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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