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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 206.78 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 206.78 and 103.77 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 206.78 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/206.78 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 206.78 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 21,457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,457.04/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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