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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 206.41 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 206.41 and 105.21 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 206.41 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/206.41 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 206.41 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 21,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,716.40/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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