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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 205.54 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 205.54 and 102.87 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 205.54 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/205.54 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 205.54 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 21,143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,143.64/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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