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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.20, 205.41 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.20, 205.41 and 103.12 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.20 : 205.41 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.20/205.41 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.20x = 205.41 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.20x = 21,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,181.88/137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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