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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.21, 205.20 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.21, 205.20 and 104.34 is: 156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.21 : 205.20 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.21/205.20 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.21x = 205.20 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.21x = 21,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,409.80/137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.04

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