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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.20, 205.48 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.20, 205.48 and 104.76 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.20 : 205.48 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.20/205.48 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.20x = 205.48 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.20x = 21,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,526.08/137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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