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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.68, 205.98 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.68, 205.98 and 110.68 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.68 : 205.98 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.68/205.98 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.68x = 205.98 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.68x = 22,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797.87/137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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