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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.28, 206.24 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.28, 206.24 and 105.12 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.28 : 206.24 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.28/206.24 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.28x = 206.24 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.28x = 21,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,679.95/137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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