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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 206.07 and 103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 206.07 and 103.58 is: 154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 206.07 = 103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/206.07 = 103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 206.07 × 103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 21,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,343.70/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.90

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