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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 205.25 and 106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 205.25 and 106.37 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 205.25 = 106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/205.25 = 106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 205.25 × 106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 21,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,831.42/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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