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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 205.68 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 205.68 and 105.20 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 205.68 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/205.68 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 205.68 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 21,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,637.54/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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