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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 206.61 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 206.61 and 101.74 is: 152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 206.61 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/206.61 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 206.61 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 21,020.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,020.50/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.41

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