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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.26, 205.96 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.26, 205.96 and 65.12 is: 97.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.26 : 205.96 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.26/205.96 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.26x = 205.96 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.26x = 13,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,412.12/137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.71

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