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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.27, 205.91 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.27, 205.91 and 101.09 is: 151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.27 : 205.91 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.27/205.91 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.27x = 205.91 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.27x = 20,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,813.91/137.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.63

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