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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.17, 205.12 and 102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.17, 205.12 and 102.97 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.17 : 205.12 = 102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.17/205.12 = 102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.17x = 205.12 × 102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.17x = 21,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121.21/137.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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