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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.71, 205.95 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.71, 205.95 and 104.84 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.71 : 205.95 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.71/205.95 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.71x = 205.95 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.71x = 21,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,590.77/137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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