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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.63, 206.19 and 107.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.63, 206.19 and 107.06 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.63 : 206.19 = 107.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.63/206.19 = 107.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.63x = 206.19 × 107.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.63x = 22,073.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073.67/137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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