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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.13, 205.41 and 64.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.13, 205.41 and 64.07 is: 95.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.13 : 205.41 = 64.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.13/205.41 = 64.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.13x = 205.41 × 64.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.13x = 13,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,159.48/137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.96

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