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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.98, 206.74 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.98, 206.74 and 105.44 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.98 : 206.74 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.98/206.74 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.98x = 206.74 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.98x = 21,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,798.92/137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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