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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 206.53 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 206.53 and 110.96 is: 166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 206.53 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/206.53 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 206.53 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 22,916.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,916.57/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.25

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