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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.37, 205.58 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.37, 205.58 and 103.05 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.37 : 205.58 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.37/205.58 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.37x = 205.58 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.37x = 21,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,185.28/137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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