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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.76, 206.73 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.76, 206.73 and 102 is: 153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.76 : 206.73 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.76/206.73 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.76x = 206.73 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.76x = 21,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,086.46/137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.07

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