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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.75, 205.87 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.75, 205.87 and 110.57 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.75 : 205.87 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.75/205.87 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.75x = 205.87 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.75x = 22,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762.49/137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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