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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 205.53 and 64.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 205.53 and 64.94 is: 97.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 205.53 = 64.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/205.53 = 64.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 205.53 × 64.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 13,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,347.12/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.30

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