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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.99, 206.82 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.99, 206.82 and 107.51 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.99 : 206.82 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.99/206.82 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.99x = 206.82 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.99x = 22,235.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235.74/137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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