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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.24, 205.44 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.24, 205.44 and 96.63 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.24 : 205.44 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.24/205.44 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.24x = 205.44 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.24x = 19,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,851.67/137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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