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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.30, 205.79 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.30, 205.79 and 110.26 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.30 : 205.79 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.30/205.79 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.30x = 205.79 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.30x = 22,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,690.73/137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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