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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 207.36 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 207.36 and 110.70 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 207.36 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/207.36 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 207.36 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 22,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,954.75/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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