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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.14, 205.34 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.14, 205.34 and 96.44 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.14 : 205.34 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.14/205.34 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.14x = 205.34 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.14x = 19,802.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,802.64/137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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