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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.63, 206.15 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.63, 206.15 and 107.39 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.63 : 206.15 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.63/206.15 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.63x = 206.15 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.63x = 22,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,138.43/137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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