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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.66, 206.24 and 103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.66, 206.24 and 103.43 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.66 : 206.24 = 103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.66/206.24 = 103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.66x = 206.24 × 103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.66x = 21,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,331.40/137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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