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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.13, 205.45 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.13, 205.45 and 96.47 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.13 : 205.45 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.13/205.45 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.13x = 205.45 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.13x = 19,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,819.76/137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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