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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.23, 205.69 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.23, 205.69 and 64.14 is: 96.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.23 : 205.69 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.23/205.69 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.23x = 205.69 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.23x = 13,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,192.96/137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.14

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