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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.81, 206.10 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.81, 206.10 and 103.19 is: 154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.81 : 206.10 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.81/206.10 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.81x = 206.10 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.81x = 21,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,267.46/137.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.32

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