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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.36, 205.86 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.36, 205.86 and 105.14 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.36 : 205.86 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.36/205.86 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.36x = 205.86 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.36x = 21,645.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,645.03/137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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