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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 205.44 and 100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 205.44 and 100.90 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 205.44 = 100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/205.44 = 100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 205.44 × 100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 20,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,728.90/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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