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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.91, 206 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.91, 206 and 103.48 is: 154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.91 : 206 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.91/206 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.91x = 206 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.91x = 21,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,316.88/137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.57

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