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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.39, 206.28 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.39, 206.28 and 101.34 is: 152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.39 : 206.28 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.39/206.28 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.39x = 206.28 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.39x = 20,904.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,904.42/137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.16

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