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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.12, 637.65 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.12, 637.65 and 136.53 is: 204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.12 : 637.65 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.12/637.65 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.12x = 637.65 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.12x = 87,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,058.35/425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.79

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