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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.26, 206.62 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.26, 206.62 and 96.96 is: 145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.26 : 206.62 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.26/206.62 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.26x = 206.62 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.26x = 20,033.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,033.88/137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.96

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