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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.11, 205.82 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.11, 205.82 and 108.24 is: 162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.11 : 205.82 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.11/205.82 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.11x = 205.82 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.11x = 22,277.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,277.45/137.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.48

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