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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.11, 205.31 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.11, 205.31 and 107.97 is: 161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.11 : 205.31 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.11/205.31 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.11x = 205.31 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.11x = 22,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167.32/137.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.68

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