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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.02, 205.62 and 100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.02, 205.62 and 100.84 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.02 : 205.62 = 100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.02/205.62 = 100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.02x = 205.62 × 100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.02x = 20,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,734.72/137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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