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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 205.06 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 205.06 and 102.20 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 205.06 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/205.06 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 205.06 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 20,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,957.13/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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