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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.30, 206.01 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.30, 206.01 and 107.12 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.30 : 206.01 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.30/206.01 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.30x = 206.01 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.30x = 22,066.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,066.76/137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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