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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.86, 206.95 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.86, 206.95 and 108.99 is: 163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.86 : 206.95 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.86/206.95 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.86x = 206.95 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.86x = 22,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,555.41/137.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.61

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