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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.31, 206.07 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.31, 206.07 and 101.25 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.31 : 206.07 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.31/206.07 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.31x = 206.07 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.31x = 20,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,864.59/137.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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