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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.75, 206.60 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.75, 206.60 and 110.85 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.75 : 206.60 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.75/206.60 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.75x = 206.60 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.75x = 22,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901.06/137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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