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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 207 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 207 and 135.73 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 207 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/207 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 207 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 28,096.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,096.11/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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