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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.61, 206.01 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.61, 206.01 and 108.45 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.61 : 206.01 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.61/206.01 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.61x = 206.01 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.61x = 22,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341.78/137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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