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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.03, 205.47 and 63.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.03, 205.47 and 63.86 is: 95.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.03 : 205.47 = 63.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.03/205.47 = 63.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.03x = 205.47 × 63.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.03x = 13,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,120.29/137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.75

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