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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 205.81 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 205.81 and 98.65 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 205.81 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/205.81 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 205.81 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 20,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,303.16/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

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