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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 205.25 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 205.25 and 104.79 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 205.25 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/205.25 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 205.25 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 21,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,507.62/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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