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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 205.49 and 64.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 205.49 and 64.81 is: 97.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 205.49 = 64.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/205.49 = 64.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 205.49 × 64.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 13,317.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,317.81/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.14

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