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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 206.87 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 206.87 and 103.68 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 206.87 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/206.87 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 206.87 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 21,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,447.76/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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