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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 205.20 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 205.20 and 108.21 is: 162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 205.20 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/205.20 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 205.20 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 22,204.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204.69/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.02

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