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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.26, 205.92 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.26, 205.92 and 101.62 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.26 : 205.92 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.26/205.92 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.26x = 205.92 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.26x = 20,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,925.59/137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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