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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.72, 206.66 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.72, 206.66 and 105.23 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.72 : 206.66 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.72/206.66 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.72x = 206.66 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.72x = 21,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,747.61/137.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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