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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 206.19 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 206.19 and 101.43 is: 152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 206.19 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/206.19 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 206.19 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 20,913.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,913.85/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.08

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