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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 205.96 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 205.96 and 103.07 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 205.96 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/205.96 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 205.96 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 21,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,228.55/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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