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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 206.36 and 110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 206.36 and 110.39 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 206.36 = 110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/206.36 = 110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 206.36 × 110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 22,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,779.53/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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