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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.73, 206.23 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.73, 206.23 and 108.90 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.73 : 206.23 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.73/206.23 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.73x = 206.23 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.73x = 22,458.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,458.45/137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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