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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.69, 206.40 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.69, 206.40 and 105.22 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.69 : 206.40 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.69/206.40 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.69x = 206.40 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.69x = 21,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,717.41/137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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