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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.93, 206.96 and 107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.93, 206.96 and 107.45 is: 161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.93 : 206.96 = 107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.93/206.96 = 107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.93x = 206.96 × 107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.93x = 22,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,237.31/137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.22

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