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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.51, 205.74 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.51, 205.74 and 103.16 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.51 : 205.74 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.51/205.74 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.51x = 205.74 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.51x = 21,223.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223.11/137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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