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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.21, 205.64 and 64.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.21, 205.64 and 64.92 is: 97.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.21 : 205.64 = 64.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.21/205.64 = 64.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.21x = 205.64 × 64.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.21x = 13,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,349.82/137.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.29

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