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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.20, 205.68 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.20, 205.68 and 65.14 is: 97.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.20 : 205.68 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.20/205.68 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.20x = 205.68 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.20x = 13,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,398.00/137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.65

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