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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.13, 205.67 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.13, 205.67 and 96.43 is: 144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.13 : 205.67 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.13/205.67 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.13x = 205.67 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.13x = 19,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,831.25/137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.62

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