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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 206.69 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 206.69 and 110.57 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 206.69 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/206.69 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 206.69 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 22,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,852.13/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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