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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 206.16 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 206.16 and 103.62 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 206.16 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/206.16 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 206.16 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 21,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,362.30/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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