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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.73, 206.34 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.73, 206.34 and 103.44 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.73 : 206.34 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.73/206.34 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.73x = 206.34 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.73x = 21,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,343.81/137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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