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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.15, 205.86 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.15, 205.86 and 107.04 is: 160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.15 : 205.86 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.15/205.86 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.15x = 205.86 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.15x = 22,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,035.25/137.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.67

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