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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.87, 206.46 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.87, 206.46 and 107.18 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.87 : 206.46 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.87/206.46 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.87x = 206.46 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.87x = 22,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,127.35/137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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