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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.97, 207.18 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.97, 207.18 and 134.34 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.97 : 207.18 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.97/207.18 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.97x = 207.18 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.97x = 27,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832.56/137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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