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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.33, 205.58 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.33, 205.58 and 106.76 is: 159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.33 : 205.58 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.33/205.58 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.33x = 205.58 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.33x = 21,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,946.16/137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.81

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