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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.19, 206.15 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.19, 206.15 and 105.51 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.19 : 206.15 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.19/206.15 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.19x = 206.15 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.19x = 21,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,750.36/137.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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