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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 205.64 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 205.64 and 98.28 is: 147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 205.64 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/205.64 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 205.64 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 20,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,210.30/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.39

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