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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.78, 206.91 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.78, 206.91 and 101.58 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.78 : 206.91 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.78/206.91 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.78x = 206.91 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.78x = 21,017.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,017.92/137.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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