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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 206.58 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 206.58 and 107.46 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 206.58 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/206.58 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 206.58 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 22,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200.26/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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