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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.88, 206.55 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.88, 206.55 and 103.68 is: 155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.88 : 206.55 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.88/206.55 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.88x = 206.55 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.88x = 21,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,415.10/137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.32

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