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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 205.89 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 205.89 and 103.02 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 205.89 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/205.89 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 205.89 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 21,210.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,210.79/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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