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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 206.05 and 107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 206.05 and 107.17 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 206.05 = 107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/206.05 = 107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 206.05 × 107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 22,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082.38/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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