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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.33, 205.67 and 101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.33, 205.67 and 101.33 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.33 : 205.67 = 101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.33/205.67 = 101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.33x = 205.67 × 101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.33x = 20,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,839.77/137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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