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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 205.68 and 100.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 205.68 and 100.61 is: 150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 205.68 = 100.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/205.68 = 100.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 205.68 × 100.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 20,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692.44/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.91

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