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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.38, 206.24 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.38, 206.24 and 105.70 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.38 : 206.24 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.38/206.24 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.38x = 206.24 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.38x = 21,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799.57/137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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