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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 205.50 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 205.50 and 104.74 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 205.50 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/205.50 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 205.50 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 21,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,524.07/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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