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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.73, 206.59 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.73, 206.59 and 107.32 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.73 : 206.59 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.73/206.59 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.73x = 206.59 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.73x = 22,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,170.76/137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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