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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 206.41 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 206.41 and 110.63 is: 165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 206.41 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/206.41 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 206.41 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 22,835.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,835.14/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.48

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