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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 205.60 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 205.60 and 107.20 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 205.60 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/205.60 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 205.60 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 22,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040.32/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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