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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.49, 206.06 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.49, 206.06 and 105.45 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.49 : 206.06 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.49/206.06 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.49x = 206.06 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.49x = 21,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,728.50/137.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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