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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 206.42 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 206.42 and 105.10 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 206.42 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/206.42 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 206.42 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 21,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,693.70/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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