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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.13, 205.58 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.13, 205.58 and 106.83 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.13 : 205.58 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.13/205.58 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.13x = 205.58 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.13x = 21,961.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,961.05/137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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